Pickup hit by shot on I-65 near Lafayette

2nd stray-bullet investigation in 2 weeks underway

A bullet passed through a pickup truck's cab, missing three people who were traveling north Sunday night on Interstate 65 about 13 miles north of Lafayette, according to Indiana State Police.

About 7:20 p.m. Sunday, a bullet entered the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado through its passenger side window and left through the rear window on the driver's side. The truck was traveling northbound near the Indiana 18 exit.

ISP Sgt. Kim Riley said as of Monday afternoon, police had not identified the origin of the gunshot.

He added that investigators were unable to determine what type of round traveled through the cab.

Sunday night's incident marks the second stray-bullet investigation in the past two weeks. On April 29, 40-year-old Josh Tribby of Crawfordsville was shot in the chest about 9:10 p.m.

Police said Tribby had driven his tractor to his barn when he heard a gunshot. Realizing he had been shot, he drove the tractor to his home for help.

He was taken to St. Elizabeth Crawfordsville, then flown to St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis where he remained Monday.

Montgomery County Sheriff Mark Casteel said police still were conducting interviews in relation to the shooting but have yet to narrow down where the bullet came from. The victim's injuries are not life threatening.

State police are asking assistance as they investigate the Sunday night shooting. Anyone aware of someone who might have been target shooting in the area is asked to contact Indiana State Police at 765-567-2125.

Montgomery County detectives ask anyone who has information related to the Tribby shooting to contact them at 765-362-0885 or 765-362-3740.